SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Ateneo & UN Sustainable Development Goals

Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The University strives toward a decent employment environment for all its employees. The University strictly adheres to Minimum Wage Order set by the Philippine government. Key anti-discrimination policies in the University are enforced to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.

The University also offers various academic programs that focus on sustainability, such as the Master in Development Management, Master of Science in Sustainability Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. These programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address social and economic challenges related to sustainability

News and Features

26 Feb 2025

AIS presents proposed Ateneo Sustainable University Master Plan at SEEDS town hall

The Social and Environmental Engagement for Development and Sustainability (SEEDS) subcluster of the Mission Integration cluster held its first Town Hall on Friday, 21 February 2025. During the Town Hall meeting, the team from the Ateneo Institute for Sustainability led by its director, Dr Emmanuel Delocado, presented the proposed Sustainable University Master Plan.

25 Feb 2025

Bank Stability and Market Concentration in the Emerging Capital Markets of Southeast Asia

This study examines the relationship between market concentration and bank stability in the lower middle-income countries of ASEAN, highlighting how higher capitalization contributes to financial resilience. Despite varying banking industry sizes and external vulnerabilities, these countries maintained stability before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 Feb 2025

Do public healthcare programs make societies more equal? Cross-country evidence on subjective wellbeing

This study examines the relationship between universal health coverage (UHC) and inequalities in subjective wellbeing (SWB), using data from the European Values Study and the World Values Survey. By applying statistical techniques such as Oaxaca–Blinder decomposition and the recentered influence function, it assesses whether public health programs can reduce social inequality beyond income-based measures.

20 Feb 2025

AIPO holds IP awareness session for chemistry students

In today’s rapidly evolving world, intellectual property (IP) is growing in importance as it plays a crucial role in driving innovation and safeguarding ideas that...

18 Feb 2025

Call for nominations for the 2025 Ateneo Service-Learning Conference (ASLC) and Ateneo Socio-Civic Engagement for National Development (ASCEND) awards

The Ateneo Senior High School and Higher Education Community – College, Graduate (Masters/Doctoral), and Professional Schools – are invited to submit nominations for the 2025 Ateneo Service-Learning Conference (ASLC) and Ateneo Socio-Civic Engagement for National Development (ASCEND) Awards.

17 Feb 2025

[Hot Off the Press] Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora

New book Insurgent Communities argues the connection between social movements and the construction of the Filipino diaspora What does it take to create a diaspora...